Location & Surroundings
Mtai is a settlement in Tanga, Tanzania, at 1,539 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kihurio, 19 km to the west. The national capital Dodoma is about 335 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Tanga Airport, about 115 km away.
Also known as: Mtae
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
4° 29' 0" S, 38° 14' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1539 m
- Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 3.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Phone Prefix +255
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:18
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Mtai
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mtai, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 27.3 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 867 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
0.4 m/s E (96 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,015.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 23.4 | 0.4 | 96 | 59 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.0 | 0.2 | 17 | 82 | 1,017.7 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 5 | 26.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.6 | 0.7 | 243 | 92 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.1 | 0.7 | 269 | 64 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 127.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.3 | 1.6 | 45 | 38 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 866.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.9 | 0.3 | 319 | 71 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 147.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.0 | 0.9 | 258 | 87 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.4 | 0.9 | 20 | 58 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 132.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.9 | 2.3 | 47 | 30 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 935.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.6 | 0.8 | 63 | 67 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 208.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.5 | 0.6 | 228 | 83 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 0.5 | 341 | 52 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 135.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 28.3 | 2.4 | 44 | 36 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 926.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mtai?
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 27.3 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 867 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mtai today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Mtai?
Local time is 21:18. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Mtai?
Mtai is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mtai?
DEM 1,539 m.
Where is Mtai located?
It is at -4.48333, 38.23333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mtai in?
It is in Tanzania.